Trends in Surgical Exposure and Experience in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship Programs.

Objectives: This study aimed to characterize variations in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery (FPMRS) fellows' surgical experiences, concurrence with Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) proposed procedural volume guidelines, and to explore how these factors affect self-assessed preparedness to practice independently upon graduation.

Methods: An electronic survey was sent to 166 fellows enrolled in ACGME-approved FPMRS fellowship programs during the 2017-2018 academic year. The survey included questions on demographics, program specifics, desires for future practice, case volume, and self-assessed ability to independently perform selected procedures.

Beta-3 adrenoceptor expression in the uterosacral ligament in the postmenopausal women with pelvic organ prolapse.

Aims: β3-adrenoceptor (β3-AR) agonist is known to relax the detrusor muscles. Considering that both pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and overactive-bladder (OAB) are frequently seen in the elderly population, the effect of β3-AR agonist on the pelvic floor tissues should be investigated. As a first step, this pilot, experimental, and descriptive study was designed to investigate the presence of β3-AR expression in the uterosacral-ligaments (USLs) in postmenopausal (PMP) women with POP.

Transdermal light neuromodulation: Optogenetics in the murine urinary tract.

Background: Optogenetics is a biologic technique that uses light to control living neurons, which have been genetically modified to express light-sensitive ion-channels.

Objectives: Using an adenovirus to modify the sciatic nerves of mice, we aim to demonstrate peripheral neuromodulation of bladder pain using transdermal light.

Study Design: This pilot study is divided into: A) Confirmation and Application and B) Behavioral Step.